Gilberto Herrera
Everett,MA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Clinical Care Technician with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Technician
Tufts Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
- Worked under supervision of RN and collaborated on meeting needs of patients by assisting in direct patient care activities such as EKG placement, vital signs, and providing environmental support and facilitating patient safety
- Performed and documented patient's admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by RN
- Provided care to patients diagnosed with Covid-19
- Turned, repositioned, and provided bedside care for patients who are bedridden.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hancock Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked under supervision of RN and assisted patients with Alzheimer’s disease to perform activities of daily living
- Worked closely with physical and occupational therapists in assisting patients to recover from traumatic injuries
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, and nurses.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Hospital Intern
Cambridge Health Alliance Everett Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Shadowed RNs, MDs, PAs and NPs when care was given and in surgical procedures
- Attended to patient’s needs
- Services include refilling water for every room, making beds, checking blood pressure and other vitals such as BPM, RPM, and height/weight.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
Assistant Cleaner
Perfection Cleaning Co.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted in cleaning 10+ Sweet Green restaurants within Boston and surrounding areas.
- Power washing sidewalks, painting, and window cleaning services.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2021
Skills
- Procedure Preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Services
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Patient Feeding
- Medical History Documentation
- Equipment safety
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- First Aid CPR AED
- Patient bathing
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Simple dressings
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Home Health Aide Training Course Completion
Clinical Placements
- Adult Medical/Surgical Unit, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA (Fall 2022)
- Pediatrics Unit, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston MA (Spring 2023)
- Postpartum Unit, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston MA (Spring 2023)
- Nursing Practicum Adult Medical/Surgical Unit, Tufts Medical Center, Boston MA (Summer 2023)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Unit, VA Medical Center, Brockton MA (Fall 2023)
- Population Health Placement, Everett High School, Everett MA (Fall 2023)
Research
Boston College Biology Department, Advanced Research in Molecular Microbiology Lab from 09/2020 to 12/2020, Investigated an organism model for understanding the medically relevant issue of antibiotic resistance. Discussed journal articles which pertain to either the organism or technology being used. Infected G. mellonella larvae with A. baumannii mutants. Determined infectious dose and lethal dose of gene mutant in the G. mellonella larvae. Investigated growth differences using plate readers. Prepared a final grant proposal for future works with gene of interest.
Awards
- Sr. Thea Bowman Scholar
- Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship Semi Finalist
- CNA Honor Roll Award Certificate
- Dean's List Second Honors
- Margaret E. Mone Scholar
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Care Technician
Tufts Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hancock Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2019 - 09.2020
Hospital Intern
Cambridge Health Alliance Everett Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Cleaner
Perfection Cleaning Co.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston College
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